The Crucible

Video Walkthrough

Mission Walkthrough

Objectives

This mission starts out with the game explaining the new Swarm Host unit. Do as instructed then head forward until you reach your base. Sadly you will lose access to Kerrigan.

Objectives

Main Objective: Kerrigan's Chrysalis Must Survive

Main Objective: Kill the Tyranrozor

Build up your worker line quickly as you will need a lot of drones for base defense as well as mining. This level is one big defense mission where you protect Kerrigan inside her pod. There are 2 main ramps into your base and a third one that is currently blocked. Place 3-4 Spine Crawlers at each ramp and make sure to place Spore Crawlers in a ring around Kerrigan. Since Swarm Hosts are the hot new unit, have 5 of them at each ramp also. The Locust they spawn act as great little tanks while your Spine Crawlers tear into your enemies.

As for units, once again you should turn to the trusty Mutalisk. It is fast and thanks to the bounce it will allow you to tear through the packs of enemies you face rather quickly. Hydralisks also work well, but aren't much cheaper than Mutalisks so it is typically best to just go for the flying unit.

The bonus objective is also very easy if you have a Mutalisk army. Tyranrozor spawns at the south of the map and can be tricky to reach with land units. Mutalisks can fly right over everything and hit this hefty unit quickly then get out. The final 5 minutes of this mission can get a little hectic as your enemies really lay on the pressure. Don't be afraid to hit the Spawn Locust button. It recharges quickly and can easily turn the tide of battle. Hold out until the clock runs out to automatically win the mission.

Achievements

Tips - This one is self explanatory.

Tips - This achievement is easily obtained by simply hitting the Spawn Locust button every time your base is under attack. The achievement will likely come up on the second or third click.

Tips - Grabbing this achievement just requires basic preparation and an observant eye. Ensure you have Spine and Spore Crawlers guarding all possible entry points. Have a group of Mutalisks floating over Kerrigan to ensure you can rapidly respond to anything that looks like it is getting through your lines and don't be afraid to hit the Spawn Locust button.

Tips - This is another one of those Mastery Achievements that is almost to easy. When doing the mission ensure your Mutalisks have the upgrade so they do bonus damage versus armor. Start building Mutalisks the moment you can and by the time Tyranrozor spawns you should have around 12-15 Mutalisks. Send them directly to him and attack. The bonus damage versus armor will rip through his health in a matter of seconds.